What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Derby to Pontefract?

The distance between Derby and Pontefract is 73 miles. The road distance is 63.7 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £21 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Derby to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Pontefract bus from?

Derby to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Pontefract train from?

Derby to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Derby to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Derby to Pontefract bus arrive?

Derby to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Pontefract train arrive?

Derby to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Derby to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Pontefract is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Derby to Pontefract.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Derby to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
2h 6m
£22–48
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn02 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
3h 42m
£9–14
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsley
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
3h 13m
£11–46
Drive 63.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Pontefract63.3 mi
1h 6m
£16–23

Derby to Pontefract by train

110Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 72.4 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 42m.

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